2006 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · MA56 AEW

The 2006 Toyota RAV4 is currently roadworthy. The most recent MOT on 18 May 2024 recorded 83 819 miles and passed with no defects, confirming a stable to improving maintenance trend after earlier brake‑disc and tyre advisories were cleared. The September 2023 test at 79 301 miles also passed without faults, indicating the vehicle has been kept within acceptable parameters since the last reported issues. Mileage accumulation has been modest for a twenty‑year‑old vehicle. Over roughly two decades the car has logged about 83 819 miles, averaging around 4 200 miles per year. The annual mileage jumps are consistent: from 79 301 miles in October 2023 to 83 819 miles in May 2024 is a 4 518‑mile increase in seven months, while earlier years show increments of 2 000–5 000 miles per year. No rapid spikes appear, and the MOT records show regular annual testing, suggesting light use or periods of storage rather than heavy duty. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs for wear and pitting, as the car recorded disc wear at 66 603 miles in 2016 and again at 76 928 miles in 2022. The rear shock absorbers have shown a light oil mist on several occasions (2015‑2017), so a close look for leaks or softened damping is advisable. Front tyre tread depth was noted near the legal limit in 2012 and 2022, so verify that both front tyres are above the minimum depth and show even wear. The 2018 failure of the offside front position lamp indicates a need to test the lighting circuit and bulb sockets. Finally, examine suspension bushes, under‑body for rust, and the exhaust for corrosion, as low‑mileage vehicles can accumulate rust in hidden areas despite limited use.